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Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.

List of proceedings

Date	Proceeding	Filed By (if applicable)
2000-06-09	Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties
2000-06-07	Copy of formal judgment being prepared
2000-05-30	Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
2000-05-25	Decision on the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi, The application for a rehearing is dismissed with costs. Dismissed, with costs
2000-05-18	Response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, (Letter Form), letter (by fax) dated May 18/00 from Cynthia Petersen re: supports respondent's motion (sent to Court May 19/00), Completed on: 2000-05-18	EGALE
2000-05-12	Reply to the response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, (sent to judges May 15, 2000), Completed on: 2000-05-12	M.
2000-05-09	Book of authorities, re: Motion to Strike Affidavits (10 copies) (sent to panel May 10/00), Completed on: 2000-05-09	Attorney General for Ontario
2000-05-02	Submission of motion to strike out, CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi
2000-05-02	All material on motion for a re-hearing of the appeal submitted to Justices, CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi
2000-05-01	Response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, (Letter Form), letter from Cristopher D. Bredt (by fax) dated May 1/00 opposing the re-hearing and adopting the A.G.'s. of Ont. argument (sent to panel May 2/00), Completed on: 2000-05-01	H.
2000-04-27	Motion to strike out, (joint with response to motion for rehearing) (sent to panel May 2/00), Completed on: 2000-04-27	Attorney General for Ontario
2000-04-27	Response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, (joint with a motion to strike) (sent to panel May 2/00), Completed on: 2000-04-27	Attorney General for Ontario
2000-04-13	Book of authorities, on Motion for Rehearing Vol. I & II (10 copies) (sent to panel May 2/00), Completed on: 2000-04-13	M.
2000-04-12	Motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, (book form)(extension of time included) (service admitted Apr. 13/00) (sent to panel May 2/00), Completed on: 2000-04-12	M.
2000-04-12	Appeal reopened
1999-07-29	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, B. Ceminchuk re: returning his documents for rehearing (not a party in this case)
1999-07-02	Correspondence received, re: rehearing
1999-06-21	Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal
1999-06-09	Appeal closed
1999-06-03	Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties
1999-06-03	Copy of formal judgment being prepared
1999-05-21	Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
1999-05-20	Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ L'HD G Co McL Ia Ma Ba Bi, The appeal and the cross-appeal are dismissed with solicitor-and-client costs to both M. and H. in the proceedings before this Court, Gonthier J. dissenting on the appeal. The constitutional questions are answered as follows: (see long) Dismissed, costs on a solicitor client basis
1999-05-18	Correspondence received from, D. Elliott dated May 18, 1999 (fax copy) re: now acting as Ottawa agent for this intervener	Foundation for Equal Families
1998-03-30	General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (181 pages)
1998-03-20	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Martha A. McCarthy; re: attached Order of Adams, J. concerning the publication ban
1998-03-18	General proceeding, 12 copies of CONDENSED BOOK	H.
1998-03-18	General proceeding, 12 copies of CONDENSED BOOK	M.
1998-03-18	General proceeding, 11 copies of APPELLANT'AID TO ORAL ARGUMENT	Attorney General for Ontario
1998-03-18	Hearing of the appeal, 1998-03-18, CJ L'HD G Co McL Ia Ma Ba Bi Decision reserved
1998-03-17	General proceeding, 11 copies of CORRIGENDA OF THE RESPONDENT M.	M.
1998-03-16	Order on motion to extend time, to file their factum
1998-03-16	Decision on motion to extend time, to file their factum to Feb. 20/98, Reg Granted, no order as to costs
1998-03-16	Hearing of motion to extend time, 1998-03-16, to file their factum to Feb. 20/98, Reg
1998-03-16	Submission of motion to extend time, 1998-03-16, to file their factum to Feb. 20/98, Reg
1998-03-16	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Peter R. Jervis, letter dated March 16, 1998 (fax copy) re: the factum is filed on behalf of other members comprising Inter-Faith, Islamic Society, Ontario Council and Focus on the Family
1998-03-16	Book of authorities, 12 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-03-16	EGALE
1998-03-16	Book of authorities, 12 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-03-16	Women's Legal Education & Action Fund
1998-03-16	Book of authorities, 12 copies, Completed on: 1998-03-16	Foundation for Equal Families
1998-03-16	Intervener's factum, 24 copies, Completed on: 1998-03-16	Foundation for Equal Families
1998-03-13	Proof of service, of the Ontario Human Rights Commission's factum
1998-03-13	$50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 30248	M.
1998-03-13	Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-03-13	Women's Legal Education & Action Fund
1998-03-13	Book of authorities, 12 copies of vol. 1 to 4, with service, Completed on: 1998-03-13	Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
1998-03-13	Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-03-13	Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
1998-03-12	Response to motion to extend time, to file the respondent's [M] factum to Feb. 20, 1998 (joint with respondent [H]) (fax copy), Completed on: 1998-03-12	Attorney General for Ontario
1998-03-12	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling re: duration of argument
1998-03-12	Book of authorities, 12 copies, Completed on: 1998-03-12	Ontario Human Rights Commission
1998-03-12	Intervener's factum, 23 copies, Completed on: 1998-03-12	Ontario Human Rights Commission
1998-03-11	Book of authorities, 12 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-03-11	REAL Women of Canada
1998-03-11	Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-03-11	REAL Women of Canada
1998-03-10	Decision on motion to extend time, to file the respondent's factum, McL
1998-03-10	Submission of motion to extend time, McL
1998-03-10	Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-03-10	EGALE
1998-03-10	Book of authorities, 12 copies, Completed on: 1998-03-10	United Church of Canada
1998-03-10	Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-03-10	United Church of Canada
1998-03-10	Notice of appearance, (Jeff G. Cowan) (fax copy)	United Church of Canada
1998-03-10	Notice of appearance, (Cynthia Petersen and Pam MacEachern) (fax copy)	EGALE
1998-03-10	Decision on motion to extend time, to intervene (joint with I10 and I11), McL Granted, no order as to costs
1998-03-10	Hearing of motion to extend time, 1998-03-10, to intervene (joint with I10 and I11), McL
1998-03-10	Submission of motion to extend time, 1998-03-10, to intervene (joint with I10 and I11), McL
1998-03-10	Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, McL, - granting leave to join the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada's intervention (as a Interfaith coalition) as additional amicus curiae, without filing any additional factum or extending the length of time already granted for oral submissions (joint with I10 and I11) Granted, no order as to costs
1998-03-10	Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1998-03-10, McL
1998-03-10	Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1998-03-10, McL
1998-03-10	Affidavit, to file the respondent's factum to Feb. 20, 1998 (Martha McCarthy), with service	M.
1998-03-10	Motion to extend time, to file the respondent's factum to Feb. 20, 1998 ($50.00 requested), with service, Completed on: 1998-03-10	M.
1998-03-09	Motion to extend time, for leave to intervene (to join the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada I03)(joint with I10 and I11) (bookform), with service, Completed on: 1998-03-09	Islamic Society of North America
1998-03-09	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) dated March 5/98 from Christopher D. Bredt re: takes no position with respect of additional interveners
1998-03-09	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) dated March 6/98 from Martha A. McCarthy re: takes no position to join othe parties as intervenors
1998-03-09	Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of the Islamic Society of North America, the Ontario Council of Sikhs and Focus on the Family (letterform), Completed on: 1998-03-09	Attorney General for Ontario
1998-03-09	Affidavit, to join the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada's I03 intervention (of Muhammad Ashraf et al)(joint with I10-I11), with service	Islamic Society of North America
1998-03-09	Affidavit, for leave to intervene (to join the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada's I03 intervention)(of Muhammad Ashraf et al) (joint with I10 and I11), with service	Islamic Society of North America
1998-03-09	Motion for leave to intervene, to join the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada's I03 intervention (joint with I10 and I11)(bookform), with service, Completed on: 1998-03-09	Islamic Society of North America
1998-03-09	$50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to intervene receipt #30232	Islamic Society of North America
1998-03-06	General proceeding, 24 copies of APPELLANT'S FACTUM ON RESPONDENT'S CROSS-APPEAL, with service	Attorney General for Ontario
1998-02-26	General proceeding, 10 copies of BRANDEIS BRIEF vol. I to III, with service	M.
1998-02-26	Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. I to V, with service, Completed on: 1998-02-26	M.
1998-02-20	Order on miscellaneous motion, (see McLachlin J.'s order on file) sent to CJ L'HD G Co McL I Ma Ba Bi, Feb. 25/98
1998-02-20	Decision on miscellaneous motion, by M. to remove H.'s counsel from the record etc. (for order see file), McL Dismissed, no order as to costs
1998-02-20	Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1998-02-20, by M. to remove H.'s counsel from the record etc. (for order see file), McL
1998-02-20	Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1998-02-20, by M. to remove H.'s counsel from the record etc. (for order see file), McL
1998-02-20	Decision on motion for additional time to present oral argument, referred to the Court (see order on removal of counsel of same date) Traversed, no order as to costs
1998-02-20	Hearing of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1998-02-20, referred to the Court (see order on removal of counsel of same date) Decision reserved
1998-02-20	Submission of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1998-02-20, referred to the Court (see order on removal of counsel of same date) Decision reserved
1998-02-20	Decision on motion to extend time, to file their factum to Jan. 15/98 (see order on removal of counsel of same date), McL Granted, no order as to costs
1998-02-20	Hearing of motion to extend time, 1998-02-20, to file their factum to Jan. 15/98 (see order on removal of counsel of same date), McL
1998-02-20	Submission of motion to extend time, 1998-02-20, to file their factum to Jan. 15/98 (see order on removal of counsel of same date), McL
1998-02-20	Respondent's factum, 24 copies (joint with cross-appeal) (extension of time requested), with service, Completed on: 1998-02-20	M.
1998-02-18	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Martha A. McCarthy (dated Feb. 17\98) in reply to the motion to removed H.'s counsel sent to CJ L'HD G Co McL I Ma Ba Bi, Feb. 25/98
1998-02-13	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) dated Feb. 12/98 from Christopher D. Bredt (Borden Elliot) in response to M's motion on mootness of the appeal and to remove H's counsel sent to CJ L'HD G Co McL I Ma Ba Bi, Feb. 25/98
1998-02-11	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) dated February 6/98 from Robert E. Charney re: the issue is not moot and the SCC should consider the constitutional question on its merits; He also opposes M's motion for an order removing H's counsel from the record sent to CJ L'HD G Co McL I Ma
1998-02-04	Affidavit, of Joanne Evelyn Mitchell (re: in response to the motion by the Respondent H for additional time) - 1 copy	M.
1998-02-04	$50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt #30055	M.
1998-02-04	Affidavit, for an order removing H.'s counsel; Joanne Evelyn Mitchell	M.
1998-02-04	Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an order removing H.'s counsel sent to CJ L'HD G Co McL I Ma Ba Bi, Feb. 25/98, Completed on: 1998-02-04	M.
1998-01-30	Proof of service, of the case on appeal, appellant's factum and authorities
1998-01-28	Notice of appearance, of Robert E. Charney and Peter Landmann (1 hour)	Attorney General for Ontario
1998-01-28	$50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt #30005	H.
1998-01-28	Response to the motion for additional time to present oral argument, for the respondent H., Completed on: 1998-01-28	Attorney General for Ontario
1998-01-28	Affidavit, Christopher D. Bredt (1 hour), with service	H.
1998-01-28	Motion for additional time to present oral argument, (1 hour), with service, Completed on: 1998-01-28	H.
1998-01-26	Affidavit, to serve and file the factum to Jan. 25\98; Christopher D. Bredt, with service	H.
1998-01-26	Motion to extend time, to serve and file the factum to Jan. 15\98, with service, Completed on: 1998-01-26	H.
1998-01-15	Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-01-15	H.
1998-01-15	Respondent's factum, 24 copies (extension of time requested), with service, Completed on: 1998-01-15	H.
1998-01-14	Appeal hearing scheduled, 1998-03-18 Decision reserved
1997-12-16	Decision on motion to extend time, for leave to intervene, 2 copies with service, McL Granted, no order as to costs
1997-12-16	Submission of motion to extend time, McL
1997-12-16	Decision on motion for additional time to present oral argument, limited to 15 minutes, McL Granted, no order as to costs
1997-12-16	Submission of motion for additional time to present oral argument, McL
1997-12-16	Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, not to exceed 20 pages, McL Granted, no order as to costs
1997-12-16	Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, McL
1997-12-16	Decision on motion to extend time, Reg Granted, no order as to costs
1997-12-16	Submission of motion to extend time, McL
1997-12-16	Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Leave is granted to file a factum not to exceed 20 pages and to present oral argument limited to 15 minutes, McL Granted, no order as to costs
1997-12-16	Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-12-16, Leave is granted to file a factum not to exceed 20 pages and to present oral argument limited to 15 minutes, McL
1997-12-16	Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-12-16, Leave is granted to file a factum not to exceed 20 pages and to present oral argument limited to 15 minutes, McL
1997-12-16	Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Leave is granted to file a factum not to exceed 20 pages and to present oral argument to 15 minutes, McL Granted, no order as to costs
1997-12-16	Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-12-16, Leave is granted to file a factum not to exceed 20 pages and to present oral argument to 15 minutes, McL
1997-12-16	Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-12-16, Leave is granted to file a factum not to exceed 20 pages and to present oral argument to 15 minutes, McL
1997-12-08	$50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 28236	United Church of Canada
1997-12-05	Appeal court record, (1 box)
1997-12-05	Notice of withdrawal	Attorney General of Alberta
1997-12-03	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Christopher Bredt to R. Houston, letter dated Dec. 2, 1997 (fax copy) re: takes no position with respect to the motion to intervene by United Church of Canada
1997-12-03	Motion to extend time, to file the motion to intervene on Dec. 3, 1997, Completed on: 1997-12-03	United Church of Canada
1997-12-03	Affidavit, of K. Virginia Coleman (book form), with service	United Church of Canada
1997-12-03	Motion for leave to intervene, 5 copies (book form) (joint with extension) ($50.00 requested), with service, Completed on: 1997-12-03	United Church of Canada
1997-11-28	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Borden & Elliot, letter dated Nov. 30, 1997 (fax copy) re: takes no position with respect to the motion to intervene by EGALE
1997-11-28	$50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, RECEIPTNO. 28189	EGALE
1997-11-28	Affidavit, of John Fisher (book form) (joint), with service	EGALE
1997-11-28	Motion for additional time to present oral argument, (to 30 minutes) (joint), with service, Completed on: 1997-11-28	EGALE
1997-11-28	Motion to file a lengthy factum, of 25 pages (joint), with service, Completed on: 1997-11-28	EGALE
1997-11-28	Motion to extend time, to file the motion to intervene (joint), with service, Completed on: 1997-11-28	EGALE
1997-11-28	Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies (book form) (joint with anc. motions), with service, Completed on: 1997-11-28	EGALE
1997-11-21	Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Written factum is not to exceed 15 pages and oral submissions of 10 minutes. Neither the written or oral submissions are to be repetitive of those of the respondent, Co Granted, no order as to costs
1997-11-21	Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-11-21, Written factum is not to exceed 15 pages and oral submissions of 10 minutes. Neither the written or oral submissions are to be repetitive of those of the respondent, Co
1997-11-21	Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-11-21, Written factum is not to exceed 15 pages and oral submissions of 10 minutes. Neither the written or oral submissions are to be repetitive of those of the respondent, Co
1997-11-19	Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1998-01-19
1997-11-19	General proceeding, REPLY to the response of the A.G. for Ontario on leave to intervene, with service	Ontario Human Rights Commission
1997-11-14	Decision on the motion for a stay of execution, The motion for an order continuing the stay imposed in par. 2 of the Order of the Ontario Court of Appeal until this court renders its decision in this appeal, L'HD Granted, no order as to costs
1997-11-14	Submission of motion for a stay of execution, L'HD
1997-11-14	Other documents on motion for a stay of execution, appellant's consent to the STAY (letterform)
1997-11-14	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) dated Nov. 14/97 from Burke-Robertson re: respondent H. adopts the position taken by the appellant A.G. Ont. with respect to intervention of the Ontario Human Rights Commission
1997-11-13	General proceeding, 2 copies of Response on motion to intervene by Ontario Human Rights Commission - book form, with service	Attorney General for Ontario
1997-11-07	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to A.G. for Ontario (Toronto, ON) enclosing copy of notice to the profession dealing with condensed books
1997-11-07	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to McMillan Binch (Toronto, ON) enclosing copy of notice to the profession dealing with condensed books
1997-11-07	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Borden & Elliot (Toronto, ON) enclosing copy of notice to the profession dealing with condensed books
1997-11-05	Affidavit, 5 copies; Keith C. Norton, Q.C., with service	Ontario Human Rights Commission
1997-11-05	Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-11-05	Ontario Human Rights Commission
1997-11-05	$50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt #28071	Ontario Human Rights Commission
1997-11-05	Affidavit, for leave to intervene; 2 copies; Keith C. Norton, Q.C., with service	Ontario Human Rights Commission
1997-11-05	Motion to extend time, for leave to intervene; 2 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-11-05	Ontario Human Rights Commission
1997-11-05	$50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt #28071	H.
1997-11-05	Motion for a stay of execution, With service, Completed on: 1997-11-05	H.
1997-11-05	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Burke-Robertson to D. Beaulieu, letter dated Nov. 5, 1997 (fax copy) re: requesting that the appeal be scheduled for hearing during the month of March 1998 (original filed Nov. 7\97)
1997-10-31	Order issued on motion for a stay of execution
1997-10-30	Decision on the motion for a stay of execution, The motion for an order continuing the stay imposed in paragraph 1 of the Order of the Ontario Court of Appeal until this Court renders its decision in this appeal, Ma Granted, no order as to costs
1997-10-30	Hearing of motion for a stay of execution, 1997-10-30, The motion for an order continuing the stay imposed in paragraph 1 of the Order of the Ontario Court of Appeal until this Court renders its decision in this appeal, Ma
1997-10-30	Submission of motion for a stay of execution, 1997-10-30, The motion for an order continuing the stay imposed in paragraph 1 of the Order of the Ontario Court of Appeal until this Court renders its decision in this appeal, Ma
1997-10-29	Other documents on motion for a stay of execution, letter form Gowlings; re: consents to the motion for a stay
1997-10-23	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Burke-Robertson; re: scheduling of the appeal (original received on Oct. 24, 1997)
1997-10-21	Motion for a stay of execution, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-10-21	Attorney General for Ontario
1997-10-17	Proof of service, of the Case on Appeal, the appellant's factum and authorities upon the intervener LEAF on Oct. 15/97
1997-10-08	Proof of service, of Case on Appeal; Factum and authorites upon Canadian Aids Society
1997-10-02	Proof of service, of Case on Appeal upon A.G. Alberta (admitted on Oct. 2\97)
1997-10-02	Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Factum is limited to 20 pages and oral argument to 15 minutes. The intervener will not supplement the record (see order), McL Granted, no order as to costs
1997-10-02	Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-10-02, Factum is limited to 20 pages and oral argument to 15 minutes. The intervener will not supplement the record (see order), McL
1997-10-02	Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-10-02, Factum is limited to 20 pages and oral argument to 15 minutes. The intervener will not supplement the record (see order), McL
1997-10-02	Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Factum is limited to 20 pages and oral argument to 15 minutes. The intervener will not supplement the record (see order), McL Granted, no order as to costs
1997-10-02	Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-10-02, Factum is limited to 20 pages and oral argument to 15 minutes. The intervener will not supplement the record (see order), McL
1997-10-02	Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-10-02, Factum is limited to 20 pages and oral argument to 15 minutes. The intervener will not supplement the record (see order), McL
1997-10-02	Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Factum is limited to 20 pages and oral argument to 15 minutes. The intervener will not supplement the record (see order), McL Granted, no order as to costs
1997-10-02	Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-10-02, Factum is limited to 20 pages and oral argument to 15 minutes. The intervener will not supplement the record (see order), McL
1997-10-02	Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-10-02, Factum is limited to 20 pages and oral argument to 15 minutes. The intervener will not supplement the record (see order), McL
1997-10-02	Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Factum is limited to 20 pages and oral argument to 15 minutes. The intervener will not supplement the record (see order), McL Granted, no order as to costs
1997-10-02	Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-10-02, Factum is limited to 20 pages and oral argument to 15 minutes. The intervener will not supplement the record (see order), McL
1997-10-02	Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-10-02, Factum is limited to 20 pages and oral argument to 15 minutes. The intervener will not supplement the record (see order), McL
1997-09-29	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, Strathy to A. Roland, letter dated Sept. 29, 1997 re: does not oppose to the intervenetion by LEAF
1997-09-26	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from C.D. Bredt; re: takes no position with respect of the interventions of Evangelical Fellowship of Canad and REAL Women of Canada
1997-09-24	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) dated Sept. 19/97 from Christopher D. Bredt (Borden Elliott) re: takes no position on intervention of LEAF
1997-09-24	Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by the Evangelical Fellowship and Real Women of Canada (Burke-Robertson) (fax copy), Completed on: 1997-09-24	Attorney General for Ontario
1997-09-23	Proof of service, of the authorities
1997-09-23	Appellant's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-09-23	Attorney General for Ontario
1997-09-23	Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. 1 to 4, Completed on: 1997-09-23	Attorney General for Ontario
1997-09-18	Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by LEAF (Robert E. Charney) (fax copy), Completed on: 1997-09-18	Attorney General for Ontario
1997-09-17	Affidavit, of Jane S. Rounthwaite (2 copies), with service	Women's Legal Education & Action Fund
1997-09-17	$50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 34719	Women's Legal Education & Action Fund
1997-09-17	Motion for leave to intervene, (2 copies), with service, Completed on: 1997-09-17	Women's Legal Education & Action Fund
1997-09-05	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Borden & Elliot (Toronto, ON) enclosing copy of notice to the profession dealing with condensed books
1997-09-05	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to McMillan Binch (Toronto, ON) enclosing copy of notice to the profession dealing with condensed books
1997-09-05	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Dept. of Justice of Ontario (Toronto, ON) enclosing copy of notice to the profession dealing with condensed books
1997-09-03	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from M. McCarthy to Registrar, letter dated Sept. 3, 1997 (fax copy) re; takes no position in respect to the motions to intervene by REAL, Evangelical Fellowship and Foundation for Equal Families (original received on Sept. 5, 97)
1997-08-29	Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question	Attorney General of Alberta
1997-08-21	Certified casebook, of vol. 1 to 3, with service	Attorney General for Ontario
1997-08-21	Case on appeal, 23 copies of vol. 1 to 3, with service	Attorney General for Ontario
1997-08-08	$50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt #34566	Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
1997-08-08	Affidavit, 5 copies; Gary Walsh, with service	Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
1997-08-08	Motion for leave to intervene, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-08-08	Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
1997-07-24	Notice of constitutional question(s), With service	Attorney General for Ontario
1997-07-23	$50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 34527	REAL Women of Canada
1997-07-23	Affidavit, of Constance G. Landolt (4 copies - book form), with service	REAL Women of Canada
1997-07-23	Motion for leave to intervene, 4 copies (book form), with service, Completed on: 1997-07-23	REAL Women of Canada
1997-07-23	Order on motion to state a constitutional question
1997-07-21	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Christopher Bredt of Borden & Elliot, letter dated July 18, 1997 (fax copy) re: supports the position of the A.G. Ontario with respect to the motion to intervene by Foundation for Equal Families
1997-07-17	$50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33498	Foundation for Equal Families
1997-07-16	Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, the motion to state Constitutional Questions is granted (for Questions see file). Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed no later than August 29/97, CJ Granted, no order as to costs
1997-07-16	Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1997-07-16, the motion to state Constitutional Questions is granted (for Questions see file). Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed no later than August 29/97, CJ
1997-07-16	Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1997-07-16, the motion to state Constitutional Questions is granted (for Questions see file). Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed no later than August 29/97, CJ
1997-07-08	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Robert E. Charney; re: do not object to the intervention by Foundation for Equal Families but object to their intention to adduce additional evidence (original filed July 10/97)
1997-07-03	Affidavit, 5 copies; Michelle Douglas, with service	Foundation for Equal Families
1997-07-03	Motion for leave to intervene, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-07-03	Foundation for Equal Families
1997-06-19	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowlings; re: does not object to the wording proposed to the Constitutional question
1997-06-12	Response to the motion to state a constitutional question, Completed on: 1997-06-12	H.
1997-06-05	Notice of cross appeal, Completed on: 1997-06-05	M.
1997-06-03	Proof of service, of the notice of constitutional questions
1997-06-03	Order granting leave to appeal, and leave to cross-appeal
1997-06-02	Motion to state a constitutional question, (1 copy) $50.00 requested, with service, Completed on: 1997-06-02	Attorney General for Ontario
1997-05-30	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to McMillan Binch (Toronto, ON) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1997-05-30	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to A.G. for ON (Toronto, ON) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1997-05-30	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Borden & Elliot (Toronto, ON) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1997-05-27	Proof of service, of Notice of Appeal (admitted on May 27/97)
1997-05-22	Notice of appeal, Completed on: 1997-05-22	Attorney General for Ontario
1997-04-29	Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Christopher D. Bredt; re: that A.G. Ontario should be costs to both M. and H.
1997-04-25	Correspondence received from, (by fax) from Robert E. Houston, Q.C.; re: seeking clarification on costs (original filed Apr. 25/97)	Attorney General for Ontario
1997-04-24	Decision on the miscellaneous motion, le requérant s'engage à payer les dépens de l'appel de l'intimé M quelle qu'en soit l'issue (see judgment on leave application), L'HD So Ia
1997-04-24	Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, L'HD So Ia, The application for leave to appeal and the application for leave to cross-appeal are granted on the condition that the applicant undertakes to pay the costs to the appeal of the Respondent M. in any event of the cause. (Revised May 28/97) Granted, costs against the appellant
1997-04-24	Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Borden & Elliot (Toronto, ON)
1997-04-24	Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Burke-Robertson
1997-04-24	Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1997-04-21	Correspondence received from, sent to Lorraine A. McFarland (Toronto, ON) to acknowledge receipt of her letter of March 18/97 by D. Beaulieu c.c. Robert E. Charney; Robert E. Houston, Q.C.; Martha A. McCarthy; B. A. Crane, Q.C.
1997-04-15	Correspondence received from, (by fax) from C. Bredt; re: that H. supports the leave application; if leave is granted I have been retained to act for H. (original filed Apr. 21/97) sent to L'HD So I, Apr. 21/97	H.
1997-03-27	Submission of miscellaneous motion, L'HD So Ia
1997-03-27	All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, L'HD So Ia
1997-03-21	Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-03-21	Attorney General for Ontario
1997-03-20	Correspondence received from, from H (the defendant) to A. Roland, letter dated March 18, 1997 re: requesting direction from the Court with regard to her position in leave application
1997-03-18	Proof of service, of the respondent's response and application for leave to cross-appeal
1997-03-17	Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies of vol. 1 and 2 (vol. 2 as case brief), Completed on: 1997-03-17	M.
1997-03-17	Notice of application for leave to cross-appeal, (CONDITIONAL)(included in respondent's response)	M.
1997-03-17	Affidavit, (of Joanne Evelyn Mitchell)(included in respondent 's response)	M.
1997-03-17	$50.00 filing fee for a notice of motion, miscellaneous receipt #33755	M.
1997-03-17	Notice of miscellaneous motion, if leave is granted to the A.G. of Ontario, such leave be conditional upon Ontario paying the applicant M's costs of the appeal (INCLUDED in respondent's response), Completed on: 1997-03-17	M.
1997-03-07	Correspondence received from, sent to McMillan Binch (Toronto, ON) enclosing copy of the letter dated March 7/97 sent to the Applicant
1997-03-07	Correspondence received from, sent to Burke-Robertson to acknowledge receipt of material commencing a proceeding together with filing fee
1997-02-14	$50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 33566	Attorney General for Ontario
1997-02-14	Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies of vol. 1 and 2 (A.G. Ontario, intervener status in Court of Appeal, but applicant in this Court, as per Mary Jane Sinclair) (service admitted on Feb. 13, 1997), with service, Completed on: 1997-02-14	Attorney General for Ontario

Parties

Main parties

Main parties - Appellants

Name	Role	Status
Attorney General for Ontario	Applicant	Active

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Main parties - Respondents

Name	Role	Status
M.	Respondent	Active
H.	Respondent	Active

Other parties

Other parties

Name	Role	Status
Foundation for Equal Families	Intervener	Active
REAL Women of Canada	Intervener	Active
Evangelical Fellowship of Canada	Intervener	Active
Women's Legal Education & Action Fund	Intervener	Active
Ontario Human Rights Commission	Intervener	Active
EGALE	Intervener	Active
United Church of Canada	Intervener	Active
Islamic Society of North America	Intervener	Active
Ontario Council of Sikhs	Intervener	Active
Focus on the Family	Intervener	Active

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